Lobos Island
An islet 35 minutes from the port: sea lions, blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds, with hiking and snorkeling.
7photosLobos Island is a small islet near Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, on San Cristóbal Island. Just 35 minutes of sailing away, it is home to a great diversity of wildlife: blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, pelicans, sea lions and lava lizards.
The trail is filled with volcanic rocks, so appropriate footwear and a walking stick for support are recommended. Along the way you'll see blue-footed boobies resting, incubating eggs or caring for their chicks, and male frigatebirds displaying their inflated red chest. The tour is 80% hiking and 20% snorkeling.
The route continues to the beach at Bahía Ochoa. Once the visit is over, lunch is served on board before returning to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
How the day unfolds
- Start
Meeting point · Main pier
Pickup at the pier in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and snorkel gear handout. 35-minute sail to Lobos Island.
- Stop 1
Hike at Lobos Island
Volcanic-rock trail to watch blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, pelicans and sea lions.
- Stop 2
Snorkeling
Snorkeling among young sea lions, turtles and tropical fish.
- Stop 3
Bahía Ochoa
Visit to the beach at Bahía Ochoa. Lunch served on board.
- End
Return to port
Return to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
What's included and what's not
Includes
- Certified naturalist guide
- Snorkeling equipment
- Life jackets
- Lunch on board
- Fruits, snacks and drinks
- Towels
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
What to bring
Bring appropriate footwear for walking on volcanic rock and, if you like, a walking stick for support. Also bring biodegradable sunscreen, a cap, sunglasses, a change of clothes for after snorkeling and a camera.
